Saturday, May 24, 2025
By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on May 24, 2025.
LANIER, Ike and Diana Celebrating the lives of Ike and Diana LANIER Saturday, May 31 2:00 P.M. Exhibition Agri-Food Hub & Centre, Lakeview Salon 101 Exhibition Way S, Lethbridge Tributes, shared stories and a light snackBUINING, Coba COBA BUINING 1941 – 2025 Jacoba Hendrika Buining, beloved wife of Ralph Buining, passed away in Bow Island on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at the age of 83 years.
Coba was born on June 25, 1941 to Jan and Aaltje Dallinga in Borger (Dr) the Netherlands. In 1972, she followed Roelf Buining, who had immigrated to Canada in 1965 starting a small farm in the Burdett area, bringing with her Alma and Rudy aged six and seven. On August 5, 1972 they married. Three more children, Janet, Jennie and Evelyn were born.
Coba made friends easily and was well liked in the community. She liked people and was a great asset to the Burdett Community Hall. Together with Elsa Wever and Pieta Van Es, they made a great team serving many banquets, large and small. This resulted in a Burdett Citizen of the Year award in 2000. In 2024, Coba and Ralph moved to Bow Island to retire. Unfortunately, cancer took its toll. Her last words were “It’s ok … it’s ok … it’s ok”.
Coba will be privately remembered by her family. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.
BREWSTER, Raymond BREWSTER Raymond Harvey Brewster passed away in the early morning of May 16th, 2025.
He leaves behind his wife Karen, his children Tom, Julie, Scott, and Joe, his grandsons Jermaine, Justice, Joey and Derek, and great grandkids Logan, Tanner and Isla.
Those who knew him will remember him for his kindness, generosity, modesty and respectful nature. He touched many people in his life, through his employment with the City of Lethbridge, Lethbridge College, or coaching Minor sports such as baseball and Hockey. He will be missed by all those who had the honour to know him.
A Funeral Service will not be held at this time.
Please honour Raymond by spending time with those you cherish, play a round of golf, watch some baseball and live your life with good sportsmanship!
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.salmonandsons.ca
PAVKA, Anne ANNE PAVKA 1944 Р2025 With heavy hearts, the family of Anne Pavka (n̩e VanderHeide), announce the passing of their beloved wife, mother and grandma in Taber on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at the age of 81 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Sunday, May 25, 2025 at 6:00 P.M.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, 5009 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Monday, May 26, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. Private burial to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
Those who are unable to attend and wish to view the service online may do so by visiting Anne’s obituary page on our website and clicking on the livestream link that will be available at 10:45 A.M. on Monday, May 26, 2025. Barring any technical difficulties, the livestream will begin at 11:00 A.M.
Anne was born in the Netherlands on March 10, 1944 and immigrated with her family to Canada in 1954. She married the love of her life, Laddie Pavka on November 9, 1968, residing on their family farm in Cranford. They were blessed with four children, Lisa (Robb) Foote and their children Brenden, Josh, Tyler and Kaitlyn; Tim Pavka and his daughter Lilee; Lynette (Brady) Pancoast and their children Logan, Leigha and Lauren; Laurinda (Brent) Nemecek and their children Olivia, Sawyer and Emily.
She is also survived by her siblings Jack (Ishan), Ben (Beth), Margaret (Fred), Bill (Joanne), Peter (Noemi), Alice (Terry), Tom (Winnie) as well as her sisters-in-law Mil (Ray) and Mary Ann along with numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her daughter Lisa in 2017, parents Fred and Pam, sisters-in-law Lydia (Bill) and Polly (John), brother-in-law Fritz and nephew Brad.
One of Anne’s greatest joys in life was her kids. She took great pride in all of her family’s extra curricular activities and managed to keep them all prepared and arriving on time. She loved her flower and vegetable gardens and manicured lawn on the farm, along with some special dogs throughout her years. Anne stuck to her weekly routines to maintain the housework, homemade cooking and baking and always included a weekly shopping trip to Lethbridge. She took pride in the sugar beet harvest by running the topper for years, looking forward to a vacation once finished.
Anne loved music, having grown up in a musical family. She loved singing, dancing and having fun with her grandkids. She was an active member of the Catholic Women’s League and bible study group with St. Augustine’s Parish.
Anne’s life was one of purpose, rooted in tradition and nurtured by love. Her legacy will live on through the meals she taught her family to make, the music she loved and her examples of love, kindness and active volunteering.
She will be deeply missed and forever remembered by her family and friends.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Anne’s name may be made directly to the Alzheimer Society, 40, 1202 – 2 Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 0E3 (www.alzheimer.ca) or to a charity of one’s personal choice.
The family would like to offer a special thank you to Dr. Collins, Dr. Clemis and the special caregivers at Linden View and Taber Home Care for their genuine kindness and dedication. To Father Philip, thank you for being so kind to Anne and for the support you have offered to her family.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.
MORRIS, Georgia GEORGIA MORRIS 1934 ~ 2025 It is with profound sadness that the family of Georgia Morris (nee Tallon) announce her passing at Edith Cavell Care Centre in Lethbridge on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the age of 90.
She is survived by her two sons: Kevin (Sheri) and their daughter Talyn of Shaughnessy and Brent (Francesca) and their children Zachary and Alexa of Lethbridge.
Georgia was born in Edmonton on October 29, 1934, the second of four children to George and Margaret Tallon. Her Dad was in the RCMP, so they lived in different places in Southern Alberta. Her favorite place of all, was Waterton, which she visited every chance she got. After graduating from high school in Rossland, BC in 1952, she took schoolteacher training at Normal School in Vancouver. Within a few years of graduating, she made her way to Lethbridge to teach school. She had many wonderful memories of teaching school and developed many lifelong friendships that she cherished until the very end.
In July 1960 Georgia married the love of her life, Don Morris, whom she met on a blind date in 1958. After briefly living in Lethbridge, they moved to Shaughnessy where they started a successful farm fuel business. They worked side by side for many years at Eldorado Petroleum Service which is still in operation today and owned by her son, Kevin. After substitute teaching a bit throughout the years, she stopped teaching full time to help in their business, but mostly to raise her sons. She was also a supportive wife and mother when Don and Brent started Gas King Oil Co Ltd in 1985.
In 1992 Georgia became a widow after Don’s passing from brain Cancer at the age of 62. Our Mom was a dedicated wife who was by his side throughout his treatments and until the very end. Finding herself a widow at only 58 years old she traveled extensively with family and friends.
In January 1999 our mom married Howard Haney who she knew from attending the United Church in Iron Springs and Picture Butte. Mom had always wanted a large family and was thrilled that Howard had five kids. She and Howard loved having their families together at their home, especially at Christmas time where opening Santa Sacks and singalongs were enjoyed by all.
Howard and our mom enjoyed their years together and traveled a lot with family and friends, spending many winters together at Georgia’s home near Palm Springs. Howard passed away in July 2019 at the age of 89.
Our Mom loved Howard’s family like her own and is survived by his children; Chris (Cindy), Susan (Loren), Ted (Lori), Sally (Bruce) and Eddie (Melissa). She had a very special bond with Howard’s grandchildren; Curtis, Carly-Ann, Alex, Gillian, Meghan, Douglas, Joelle, Kesinee, Elizabeth, Aiden, Sydney and Lesley and their spouses. She is also survived by seven great grandchildren; Ellie, Iris, Ivalee, Thatcher, Boston, Ella and Theo.
Our Mom loved being a grandma to Zachary, Talyn and Alexa. Any chance she got she attended their sporting activities, dance recitals and whatever else they were involved in. She was very interested in their lives and babysat them often, playing on the floor with them, building snowmen and playing dress up. We always wondered who was having more fun!
Our Mom was always active but especially in retirement. She swam for many years, walked daily and went to the gym in her 70’s. She curled in Picture Butte and golfed while in her 80s. She loved to socialize and meet new people. Our mom attended many dances with our dad, and then Howard in later life. She was involved in the United Church in Picture Butte and for many years drove there every Sunday to attend. Her kids often said that she had a better social life than they did.
In July 2020 she sold her home and moved into The View in Lethbridge. She really enjoyed her time there and loved socializing with the other residents who soon became her friends.
Our Mom is also survived by her sister Mary Ell and her husband Rodney of Whitecourt; she had a special place in her heart for her sister Shirley’s children; Edith, Drew (deceased), Ian, Elaine, Joan and Carol and Mary’s children; Mark and Jeri and their spouses. She was very close to both our dad’s and Howard’s brothers and sisters. Mom also had great relationships with her many nephews and nieces on both the Morris and Haney sides of the family.
Mom was also predeceased by her parents George and Margaret Tallon, her sisters Shirley (Dick) Wallace and Barbara Riverside.
In lieu of flowers, and if you desire, donations will be graciously accepted by Trinity United Church at PO Box 957, Picture Butte, AB T0K 1V0.
A Memorial Service will be held for Georgia at 11:00AM, FRIDAY MAY 30, 2025, AT THE MCKILLOP UNITED CHURCH, 2329 15 AVENUE SOUTH, LETHBRIDGE, Alberta, with Reverend Glenda Wert officiating.
To watch the Service via livestream, please visit https://www.mckillopunited.ca/funerals
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HUIZINGA, Jesse JESSE HUIZINGA 1996 – 2025 Mr. Jesse Huizinga of Lethbridge, beloved spouse of Ms. Courtney Slagel, passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at the age of 28 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed.
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ROBERTS, Lisa LISA ROBERTS 1971 – 2025 Mrs. Lisa Roberts, beloved wife of the late Mr. Howard Roberts passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the age of 53 years.
A Celebration of Lisa’s life will be held at 11:00am, Saturday, May 24, 2025, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 STREET SOUTH, LETHBRIDGE, Alberta, with Reverend Frances Halverson officiating.
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WOBICK, Ronald “Ron” WOBICK RONALD “RON” KENNETH WOBICK, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at the St. Michael’s Health Centre on Thursday May 8th, 2025, just shy of 91 years. With heavy hearts, we know that he is now free of pain and is at eternal rest.
He leaves behind his loving wife and partner of 67 years, Marguerite; his children: Wendy, Darin (Patti), and Brian (Tania); grandsons: Dustin, Markus and Levi; and great-granddaughter Remi-Lynn. He also leaves his brothers: Gerald and Wayne.
Ron was predeceased by his parents; George and Edna; step-mother Irma Middleton; sister-in-law Mary Wobick; sister-in-law Anne Erickson and her husband Edward Erickson; brother-in-law George Sevcov; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Ron was born in Lethbridge at the Galt Hospital on July 6, 1934 to George & Edna Wobick. Ron spent his early years attending Barons Consolidated School until Grade nine, before attending LCI in Lethbridge when his family moved to Lethbridge in 1949. After high school, Ron worked one winter on a seismic crew for Sedco, which was owned by the Seaman Brothers. They couldn’t convince him to stay and Ron left to start his farming career. In 1955, he met Marguerite Sevcov of Barons at a Barons Sports Day dance and on June 20, 1957, they were married in Lethbridge. In 1958, they moved to the Harvey Renkenberger farm, which Ron’s Dad had previously purchased. There they raised their family and resided over the next 47 years, before moving to Nobleford in 2005. After living there for 17 years, they moved to the Sierras condominiums and then to The View, both in Lethbridge.
During Ron’s lifetime he was quite active. From breaking his ankle playing hockey, to being the skip that led his LCI high school curling team to a district championship during his school years, to being on the Barons School Board, Barons Gun Club, Lethbridge Trap Club, Keho Lake Golf Club and Nobleford Lions club during later years. He had just received his 65-year service pin from the Barons Elks club. Ron especially enjoyed trap shooting. It was an excuse for a family vacation, taking the kids to places from Vancouver to Phoenix, Great Falls to Missoula. He made many lifelong friends doing that. In later years, he and Marguerite started going south in the winter, making more friends along the way. They started going down in a car, then a Chevy van before graduating to a couple of different fifth wheel trailers. As time went on, they started taking some cruise vacations, seeing Europe on river cruises and Alaska and the Panama Canal on ocean liners. A true farmer he was, still helping with harvest running a combine until he was 85 years old.
A Celebration of Ron’s life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 11:00 A.M.
In lieu of flowers, the family invites you to do an act of kindness or charity for someone in need.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
KURTZ, Lois KURTZ August 12, 1930 – May 14, 2025 Lois Edna Kurtz (nee Cress) passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital, Lethbridge, Alberta on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at the age of 94.
Mom was pre-deceased by her parents, Jesse and Thelma, her husband, Andy, and her eldest son, Kerry. She is survived by her children Kevin, Larry (Diane), Jesse (Corry). Diana (Lorne), Brian (Cindy), and also survived by close to 40 grandchildren, great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren.
Mom was born in Lethbridge, AB and grew up in New Dayton. She baked, sewed, and created many things like wedding cakes and egg noodles. She had 6 children with Andy on and off the farm in Milk River, New Dayton, Stettler and Cranbrook, BC. Being raised in the dirty thirties, Mom learned to be thrifty and re-purpose almost anything. After Dad retired, they travelled by trailer as Snowbirds and settled in Victoria, BC in an RV Park. Mom spent the last four years there alone after Dad passed. In 2015 she moved to a senior’s lodge in Lethbridge. Mom enjoyed happy hour, movie night, crib, bingo, puzzles and others.
She accepted Jesus into her life through baptism at the Central Church of Christ – Lethbridge where she attended in her last years.
Family, residents of the lodge, lodge staff, hospital staff, all said Mom had a sense of humour and they thought she was a great lady! Mom said she just wanted to help people.
We will miss her dearly.
A family celebration of life will be held at a later date.
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
KOMETZ, Dorothy KOMETZ DOROTHY BARBARA KOMETZ (née Kurtz) of Lethbridge, AB, passed away peacefully at Good Samaritan Park Meadows on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at the age of 90 years.
Dorothy was born on December 4, 1934, in Champion, Alberta, and moved to Lethbridge as a teenager, where she spent the rest of her life.
She began her career working the switchboard at Telus and, through hard work and dedication, rose to a management position. In 1967, she married the love of her life, Douglas Beswick Kometz, and chose to step away from her career to focus on building a family. Together, they raised their son, John (born in 1969), and adopted their daughter, Marci (1971). Dorthy cherished family life and spent many happy years traveling in their RV and cheering on her children at countless sporting events.
Following Douglas’s passing in 1995, Dorthy Later found companionship again with Ernie Resler. The two shared many joyful years dancing, traveling, and staying active with local senior groups until Ernie’s passing in 2024.
Dorothy was predeceased by her husband Douglas, her brother Andy, her daughter Marci, and her companion Ernie. She is survived by her beloved son John Kometz and her sister Marg Olsen.
A Service of Remembrance will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME – 2825 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Lee Loveridge officiating.
Dorothy will be laid to rest in Mountain View Cemetery.
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SMART, Karen SMART KAREN SMART, of Lethbridge, beloved wife of Thomas Smart, passed away suddenly at home on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at the age of 86 years.
A Celebration of Life will take place at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Monday, May 26, 2025 at 9:00 A.M. with Rev. Daniel Surya officiating.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Jack Ady Cancer Centre, c/o Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation (crhfoundation.ca)
To send a condolence, please visit http://www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com
SMALLWOOD-ANDERSON, Calara SMALLWOOD-ANDERSON CALARA SUZANNA SMALLWOOD-ANDERSON, affectionately known as Suzi, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at the young age of 62 years.
Suzi was a devoted wife to her loving husband of 36 years, Brian Anderson, and a cherished mother to their son, Craig Anderson. She shared a close bond with her sister Leslie Fox (Mike) and niece Jessica Vredegoor.
Suzi was predeceased by her brother, Reggie Smallwood, and her parents Bridget and Reginald Smallwood.
Suzi was born in St. John ‘s, Newfoundland on July 8th, 1962. Her life was marked by her warm heart, generous spirit and unwavering ability to listen without judgment.
Suzi’s professional life was distinguished by her achievement as a Red Seal Chef. Her culinary skills were celebrated by many, and her passion for cooking was surpassed only by her love for her family and friends. In every meal she prepared, Suzi infused her caring nature and joy, creating a legacy that will live on in the hearts of those who knew her.
A person of deep empathy and understanding, Suzi was known for her nurturing spirit and the warmth she extended to everyone she met. Her ability to connect with others and offer a listening ear made her a cherished confidant and friend to many.
With the loss of Suzi, she will be missed tremendously and never forgotten. Her laughter will forever live in our hearts.
Cremation entrusted to Cornerstone Funeral Home.
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STANNARD, Barry BARRY ANTHONY STANNARD 1947 ~ 2025 Mr. Barry Anthony Stannard of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Mrs. Mavis Stannard, passed away peacefully at home, on Monday, May 19, 2025, at the age of 78 years.
Barry was born on April 25th, 1947, in Wisbech, UK to Tony and Joyce Stannard. He immigrated to Lethbridge, AB at the age of 10 years old.
Barry joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 1966 and served in the Air Force filling a multitude of roles. As a navigator, he was rewarded the Jorge Chavez Medal in recognition for rescue operations in the Peru earthquake of May 31st, 1970. In the 80s, he became the head of 435 Squadron, and it was during this time he also taught Search and Rescue operations and techniques to help find those lost in the Canadian north. He then became the BAdmo (Base Administration Officer of CFB Edmonton, Alberta). In the 90s, his final posting was in Winnipeg, MB, where he focused on the operations management of the Canadian Armed Forces at 1CAD Headquarters. He retired in 1998, at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and moved to Lethbridge in 1999.
After he retired from the military, he started to teach operations management courses at the University of Lethbridge in 2000. His passion for teaching and genuine care for his students left a lasting impression. Equally important to him, however, were the friendships he built with his colleagues. He genuinely cherished the time spent in thoughtful conversation, respectful collaboration, and shared laughter. After 17 years of teaching, he retired for the 2nd time.
Outside of work, Barry enjoyed camping and fishing with his family in Many Glacier National Park in Montana. When not able to get to Montana, he enjoyed long drives in the Canadian Rocky Mountains with his wife, Mavis, and daughter, Katherine. He had playful competitions with his son over who had the best technology at the time, such as computers or otherwise. He enjoyed carpentry with his granddaughter Joyce, and rock-tumbling with his granddaughter Vidya.
He is survived by his wife, Mavis; son Tony (Nanda); grandchildren Joyce and Vidya; sister-in-law Lois Ross; his Aunt Dorrie; cousins, David (Helen), John (Gillian), and Carol (Richard).
He was preceded by his daughter Katherine; parents Tony and Joyce; and his in-laws, Larry and Mina Gillott.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 pm, on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610, 4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta, with Dr. Bruce Martin, officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Stars Ambulance, https://stars.ca/
Barry will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
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FRASER, Ronald “Ron” RONALD “RON” FRASER 1943 ~ 2025 Mr. Ronald “Ron” Fraser, beloved husband of Mrs. Sharon Fraser passed away at Chinook Regional Hospital on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at the age of 82 years.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00PM, FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 2025, AT MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 STREET SOUTH, LETHBRIDGE, Alberta.
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BADER, Helen HELEN BADER 1932 ~ 2025 Mrs. Helen Bader of Lethbridge, beloved wife of the late Mr. Erwin Bader, passed away at St. Michael’s Palliative Care Centre on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at the age of 92 years.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta. With burial to follow in the Mountain View Cemetery.
For those who wish, memorial donations in Helen’s name may be made to the St. Michael’s Palliative Care Centre.
To watch the Service via livestream, please visit https://youtube.com/live/l8ig-coO6W8?feature=share
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ALLRED, Alice Alice Allred 1947 – 2025 Alice Melind Allred, beloved wife of the late Gary Allred, passed away in Taber on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at the age of 77 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Thursday, May 29, 2025 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. and also at the church prior to the funeral service on Friday, May 30, 2025 between 10:00 A.M. and 10:40 A.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Taber Stake Centre, 4709 50 Avenue, Taber on Friday, May 30, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. The Burial Service will be held at the Temple Hill Cemetery, Raymond at 2:30 P.M. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.
RISLING, Ann IN LOVING MEMORY OF ANN RISLING September 8, 1952 – May 22, 2025 With heartfelt love and remembrance, we announce the peaceful passing of Ann Risling of Lethbridge, Alberta, at the Good Samaritan Society on May 22, 2025, at the age of 72.
Ann was a devoted wife, a loving mother, a proud grandmother, and a kind-hearted friend. She was the beloved wife of the late Ronald J. Risling, and the cherished mother of Christopher Risling and Ryan Risling (Tammy), both of Lethbridge.
Ann’s legacy lives on through her adored grandchildren: Everett and Charlotte, children of Christopher, and Kristina, daughter of Ryan and Tammy.
She will be remembered always for her warmth, strength, and unconditional love.
A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Christensen Salmon Generations Funeral Home, 703 13 St N, Lethbridge, Alberta, with a reception to follow.
To send condolences, please visit http://www.generationsfh.ca
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